Growth in exports of the garment industry of Bangladesh could slow to about 15% this year following an unusually robust increase of more than 30 per cent in 2021, as U.S. and European consumers face cost-of-living challenges, according to a report by Reuters…. Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
US Senate Has Passed A Comprehensive Climate, Tax, And Healthcare Package
The United States Senate has adopted a $700 billion (£577 billion) economic package that includes big legislation on healthcare, taxes, and climate change. The measure aims to reduce the cost of certain medications, raise corporate taxes, and limit carbon emissions…. Read More ›
Russia Prohibits Foreign Investors From Selling Banking And Energy Stakes
Russia has barred investors from so-called hostile nations from selling shares in important energy projects and banks until the end of the year, increasing pressure on the West in the sanctions standoff. Since Russia’s incursion into Ukraine in late February,… Read More ›
As Prices Climb, Eurozone Retail Sales Fall More Than Predicted In June
Data reveal that Eurozone retail sales fell more than predicted in June as factory gate prices continued to climb, indicating a deterioration in consumer demand that could presage a recession in the second half of the year. Eurostat, the European… Read More ›
Toyota Unit Manipulated Emissions Data From At Least 2003, Says An Investigation
A key unit of Toyota Motor Corp faked emissions data on some engines dating back to at least 2003, more than a decade earlier than previously reported, according to a company-commissioned investigation released on Tuesday. In a rare criticism of… Read More ›
Bitcoin Temporarily Reaches $24,000 In A Post-Fed Rally, Marking Its Strongest Month Since October 2021
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $24,000 on Friday, recording its highest monthly performance in nine months as risk assets continued to rise. According to CoinDesk data, the world’s largest digital currency touched a six-week high of $24,412 early Friday, its highest level… Read More ›
Germany Pushes For Reduced Use As Nord Stream Cuts The Gas Supply Even Further
On Wednesday, gas flows via Nord Stream 1 plummeted to one-fifth of the pipeline’s capacity, causing Germany’s network authority to issue yet another plea to families and industry to conserve energy and prevent rationing. The drop in flows comes only… Read More ›
Mondelez International’s Income Grows In Increased Prices And Strong Demand For Its Oreo Cookies
After reporting better-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday, Mondelez International Inc upped its sales projection for the whole year, as higher product pricing failed to dampen demand for the Oreo maker’s snacks and chocolates. Packaged food manufacturers have steadily boosted prices… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs Reduces The MSCI China Earnings Forecast To Zero Growth
Due to a deteriorating recession in China’s housing sector, Goldman Sachs has reduced its prediction for the MSCI China index. According to a study published late Thursday, the investment bank reduced its earnings forecast for the index to zero growth… Read More ›
Russia Denies Triggering The Worldwide Food Crisis As A Result Of The Ukraine Conflict
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, who is on a diplomatic assault in Egypt, has denied that Moscow is to blame for the global food crisis. He claimed that Western governments were distorting the reality about the effect of sanctions on… Read More ›